Monday, August 5, 2013

On The Rocks Cocktail Of The Day: Whiskey Smash

Every day, On The Rocks--a favorite whiskey bar of mine and of Women Who Whiskey--publishes a Cocktail of the Day recipe. A citrus-y variation on a Mint Julep, a Whiskey Smash is the perfect refreshing drink for a hot summer evening.

The whiskey smash is one of the older cocktails in American history, appearing in Jerry Thomas' first published book on bartending in 1887. Unfortunately, this drink has been overlooked for some time. Essentially a cross between a whiskey sour and a mint julep, the whiskey smash is perfect for the summer as it is quick, easy and absolutely refreshing. Just lemon, mint, simple syrup and whiskey, even the least experienced home bartender can make a great whiskey smash. For a sweeter smash, try Makers Mark or the newer Makers 46, or if you'd prefer something a bit spicier, Old Forester Signature should work quite

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Who Are We?

Women Who Whiskey is an experimental whiskey club for women.

Both for amateurs and connoisseurs, the club gives its members the opportunity to learn more about different whiskeys and cocktail culture. We host events in a different bars around the city, where members can try special cocktails, discuss mixology with seasoned bartenders, and enjoy the company of other whiskey-loving ladies.

Originally founded in New York City in 2011, it now has chapters in Portland, Oregon, Washington D.C., and Minneapolis, Minnesota, and we hope to soon expand internationally to London, England, and Nairobi, Kenya.